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Careers Opportunities at Melomed Mitchells Plain


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Nursing - Specialised Units Posts


Melomed Mitchells Plain has the following posts available:

Registered Nurse - ICU

Requirements: 
• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse 
• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous 
• Minimum 2 -3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU 
• Ventilator competency is essential 
• Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required 
• Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments 

Key Outputs: 
• Strong quality patient care orientation 
• BLS competent 
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students 
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students 
• Competently administering oral medication 
• Perform wound care 
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure 
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping 
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels 
• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision
• Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education
• Knowledge of scientific nursing process
• Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan
• Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication
• Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives
• Ad hoc duties

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Friday, 27th January 2023.

Unit Manager - Trauma Unit

Requirements:
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Professional Nursing Qualification
• A Trauma/Critical Care post graduate qualification
• Triage trained
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Kronos, etc.
• Work overtime when required 

Key Outputs: 
• Strong quality patient care orientation 
• BLS competent 
• Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities 
• Provide health education to parents and patients 
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students 
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students 
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure 
• Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision 
• Delegate duties effectively 
• Management of the Kronos system in respect of staff time and attendance 
• Manage staff in the unit 
• Clinical competence and strong quality care orientation 
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress 
• Good work management, planning and organising skills 
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping 
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently 
• Excellent leadership 
• Monitor the Patient Opinion Survey trend constantly
• Detail orientated especially with stock management 
• Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels 
• Ability to make critical clinical decisions 
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping 
• Ad hoc duties

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Tuesday, 28th February 2023.

Unit Manager - Theatre

Requirements:
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique
• 5 years Operational Experience in a Theatre Unit
• Scrub experience in Cardiothoracic Neurosurgery and or Ophthalmology will be advantageous
• Previous experience in a management position will be advantageous
• Knowledge of the legislative and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Valid Driver’s licence and ability to travel
• Afterhours availability – own transport
• Work flextime
• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
• The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training
• Maintain a professional image and character
• Build sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team
• Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the Kronos System

Key Outputs:
• Be operational as well as manage the administrative duties
• Manage the Theatre Department
• Liaise and communicate with Surgeons
• Management of staff
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
• Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff
• Manage the day to day problem solving.
• Stock and equipment management including ordering of stock and equipment
• Accurate billing of stock utilised
• Training and development of Theatre staff
• After hours cover as per a roster
• Conduct regular inspections
• Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital
• Maintain health and safety principles
• Maintain and apply the required discipline
• Evaluation, intervention and resolution of patient complaints and queries
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, with a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Tuesday, 28th February 2023.

Unit Manager - ICU

Requirements:
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Diploma or Equivalent in Critical Care General
• Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Deputy Unit Manager in an ICU setting
• Experience in the Cardiothoracic Speciality will be an advantage
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant specialty
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the Kronos System 

Key Outputs: 
• Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks 
• BLS competent 
• Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities 
• Provide health education to parents and patients 
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students 
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students 
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure 
• Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision 
• Delegate duties effectively 
• Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies 
• Clinical competence 
• Good work management, planning and organising skills 
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping 
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently 
• Strong leadership 
• Detail orientated especially with stock management 
• Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels 
• Ability to make critical clinical decisions 
• Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Tuesday, 28th February 2023.

Ward Secretary (Trauma Unit)

Requirements:
• Matric compulsory
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital environment
• Mandatory administration or ward clerk experience
• Computer literacy essential
• Friendly disposition and sound interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflict situations
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Key outputs:
• Perform Administrative duties such as answering telephone calls, filing, documentation control and addressing queries, etc.
• Process admissions and discharges
• Assist to ensure quality and efficient stock control
• Billing of Ward stock sheets
• Conduct customer service satisfaction surveys
• Provide ad hoc duties as and when required
• Adhere to company policy and procedures

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Tamsyn Engelbrecht on the email address mphrintern2@melomed.co.za by 31st May 2023.

Unit Manager (High Care)

Requirements:
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Diploma or Equivalent in Critical Care General
• Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Deputy Unit Manager in an ICU setting
• Experience in the Cardiothoracic Speciality will be an advantage
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant specialty
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
• Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the Kronos System 

Key Outputs: 
• Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks 
• BLS competent 
• Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities 
• Provide health education to parents and patients 
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students 
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students 
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure 
• Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision 
• Delegate duties effectively 
• Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies 
• Clinical competence • Good work management, planning and organising skills 
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping 
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently 
• Strong leadership 
• Detail orientated especially with stock management 
• Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels 
• Ability to make critical clinical decisions 
• Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by 31st May 2023.

CLINICAL FACILITATOR – CRITICAL CARE

Requirements: 
• Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification. 
• Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing: General or equivalent as accredited by SANC 
• 5 years proven work experience in a multi-disciplinary Intensive Care Unit including Cardio Thoracic, Neurosurgery, Vascular, General Surgery and Medical is essential. 
• Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC 
• Assessorship certified 
• A working knowledge of Trauma, Midwifery and Paediatrics 
• Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC 
• Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills 
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects 
• An established interest in staff development 
• A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care 
• Driver’s license / own transport 
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. 
• Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts. 

Key Outputs: 
• Reports to the Nursing Services Manager 
• Responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical setting 
• Integral part of the Critical Care team with the primary focus of bed side teaching through demonstration, job shadowing, role modelling mentoring and guidance at the bedside of all processes 
• The integration and mitigation of risk management at the bedside will be a primary objective to reduce risk to the group and improve patient outcomes 
• Provide services for both the in-service and formal clinical training programs through the coordination of learning opportunities, at both the formal and informal level 
• Support evidence-based practice by encouraging participation in research. 
• The Clinical Facilitator will play an integral role in the upskilling of staff to use equipment, ethical and consumables safely in accordance safely in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Assess staff competence according to Groups standards and protocols 
• Plan, prepare, implement, and manage the education and training requirements of new employees and rerouted staff 
• Design and implement CPD program 
• Support and facilitate staff and students to reach specific learning objectives

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Friday, 25th August 2023.

Please quote reference #MMP – Clinical Facilitator Critical Care in the subject line.

Unit Manager - High Care

Requirements:
•Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
•Post Basic Diploma or Equivalent in Critical Care General
•Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Deputy Unit Manager in an ICU setting
•Experience in the Cardiothoracic Speciality will be an advantage
•A minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant specialty
•Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
•Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
•Accurate record keeping and the management of stock
•Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
•Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
•Knowledge of the Kronos System 

Key Outputs:
• Strong quality patient care orientation in order to mitigate risks
• BLS competent
• Must be computer literate and have statistical abilities
• Provide health education to parents and patients
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Ability to render basic and advance nursing care without supervision
• Delegate duties effectively
• Manage staff in the unit in accordance with BCEA / HR Policies
• Clinical competence
• Good work management, planning and organising skills
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and independently
• Strong leadership
• Detail orientated especially with stock management
• Liaison between, doctors, patients and personnel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to make critical clinical decisions
• Work afterhours and weekends as operationally required

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated, comprehensive CV, including a picture and supporting documents to Rafeeqah Harding on the email address: mmprecruitment@melomed.co.za by Thursday, 30th November 2023.


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